Dry vegetation leading to brush fires

Brush fires have been popping up across Massachusetts. There have been several and two locally in Springfield and Palmer. Vegetation is very dry and can catch quickly from a car's exhaust, a carelessly discarded tobacco product, or even from a piece of broken glass. We don't have lightning to worry about as showers won't return until late Sunday.

View full sizeNOAALatest drought analysis showing abnormally dry conditions for most of the state

Canadian high pressure is responsible for this very refreshing air which will stick around through Thursday. Dew point temperatures are running in the low-to-mid-50s. The lawn and garden will need watering as rainfall will be non existent.